Legislation

Local Government Act 2000

In accordance with section 51 of the Act, Arnside Parish Council adopted the Model Code of Conduct on May 13th 2002, and all members have signed statutory Undertakings to comply with the provisions of the Code. In accordance with section 81 of the Act, a register of Members’ Interests has been established by South Lakeland Council, and this may be inspected at South Lakeland House, Kendal. A photocopy of the Register entries may be inspected at any Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, or by prior arrangement with the Clerk.

Freedom of Information Act 2000

On 11th November 2002, Arnside Parish Council adopted the “Model Publication Scheme for Local Councils (Core Classes only)”, produced in accordance with section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and registered a Declaration to publish information in accordance with that scheme. The Information Commissioner has approved the declared adoption for the period 28th February 2003 to 28th February 2007.